The makeover of the Tampa Bay Bucs continue as the team released veteran left tackle Donald Penn Thursday.

Penn was scheduled to make a little more than $8 million but with the team signing Anthony Collins on Thursday, the team decided to release Penn. The team will save nearly $7.5 million on the move.

Penn, a former Pro Bowler, hasn’t been as strong the last two seasons and the new regime of Lovie Smith and Jason Licht said they needed to be strong on both sides of the line — offensive and defensive.

Penn played seven seasons with the Bucs and started 108 of 112 total games.

“We want to thank Donald for all he has done for the Buccaneers both on and off the football field these past eight years,” said Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. “Donald entered this league as a college free agent and worked his way into becoming an eight-year starter for this team. Starting 108 consecutive games in this league is quite an accomplishment and we thank him for his commitment and dedication to our franchise over the years. We wish him well in the future.”